Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly vs Yellow-winged Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly | Yellow-winged Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycypha caligata | Sympetrum flaveolum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Chlorocyphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 32-37 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
A colorful damselfly from African forest streams with males showing bright red and white leg flags. Males wave their colorful legs to attract females.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate leg-flagging displays, lifting their brightly colored tibiae to signal to females.
Yellow-winged Darter
A medium-sized darter with extensive saffron-yellow patches at the base of all four wings. Males are red-bodied while females are yellowish.
Did You Know?
It breeds in temporary flood meadows and is a strong migrant that appears in large numbers in good years.